El sistema operativo
Example: El sistema operativo controla todos los procesos del ordenador.
Definition
"El sistema operativo" refers to the software that manages computer hardware and software resources, providing essential services for computer programs. It controls all processes, enabling users and applications to interact effectively with the computer system.
Etymology
The term "el sistema operativo" combines 'sistema,' from Latin 'systema,' meaning an organized whole, and 'operativo,' derived from Latin 'operativus,' meaning active or functioning. This reflects its role as the functional core that operates and manages the computer's components.
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"El sistema operativo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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the operating system